A Japanese investment fund, managed by Advantage Partners and initiated by the Japanese Hydrogen Association, has garnered support from French energy firm TotalEnergies to boost the development of low-carbon energy, particularly hydrogen, in Japan and globally. TotalEnergies' involvement, as the only non-Japanese investor in the fund, is seen as a positive step towards advancing hydrogen technologies. Partners in this venture also include prominent Japanese entities like Toyota Motor Corporation and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. While hydrogen is still in its early developmental phase compared to other alternative fuels like liquefied natural gas (LNG), the shipping industry is exploring its potential as a sustainable energy source. This collaboration signifies a collective effort to promote hydrogen as a viable low-carbon energy solution on a larger scale.